Rene Ramirez stars as the Roswell Invaders defeat the Garden City Wind 6-3

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Aug 5 2022 12:00AM

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The Roswell Invaders defeated the Garden City Wind 6-3 to advance to the Mountain Division Finals.

Garden City Wind Rally Past Roswell Invaders 5-4

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Aug 4 2022 12:00AM

August 4 2022 The Garden City Wind

August 4 2022 The Garden City Wind rallied for three runs in the ninth inning to defeat the Roswell Invaders 5-4. Garden City finished with 10 hits and no errors, while Roswell also collected 10 hits but committed two errors.

Roswell scored twice in the fourth inning, added a run in the fifth and held a 4-2 lead entering the final inning. Garden City scored once in the fifth and sixth innings before completing the comeback with three runs in the ninth. The Wind’s ninth-inning surge turned a one-run deficit into the 5-4 victory.

Syam Lafi led Garden City with two hits, two RBI and a home run. Brandon Pugh added two hits and an RBI, while Jaisel Perez had two hits and an RBI. Koki Matsuda also collected two hits and scored twice. For Roswell, Matt Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with two runs and an RBI, and Jonathon Bigley added two hits. The box score also credited Rodriguez with a home run.

Jordan Izzo worked seven innings for Garden City, allowing six hits and three earned runs while striking out six. Sage Holderfield added a scoreless inning, and Jackson Rutledge earned the win after allowing three hits and one run in the ninth. Roswell starter Anthony Moore allowed two earned runs on six hits with six strikeouts in six innings, but Jonathan Fleckenstein took the loss after surrendering three runs on three hits in 1 2/3 innings.

Roswell Invaders Defeat Garden City Wind 13-8

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Aug 3 2022 12:00AM

August 3 2022 The Roswell Invaders

August 3 2022 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Garden City Wind 13-8 after collecting 20 hits and scoring in six of nine innings. Roswell took an early 1-0 lead, added two runs in the third, four in the fourth, three in the fifth and three more in the sixth. Garden City answered with two runs in the third and sixth innings before scoring four in the seventh, but could not close the gap.

Colton Adams went 3-for-6 with four runs, three RBI, a home run and a walk for Roswell. Matt Rodriguez added three hits, three runs, three RBI and two home runs, while Jonathon Bigley finished 3-for-5 with three RBI and a homer. DeMarcus Kelly also collected three hits and scored twice. Roswell hit four home runs in the game and stole six bases.

Markus Bracey earned the win after allowing four hits and four runs, three earned, in six innings. He walked seven and struck out seven. Kenny Stewart closed with two and one-third hitless innings and five strikeouts. Keisy Portorreal took the loss for Garden City after surrendering 10 hits and seven earned runs in three and one-third innings. Taylor Barber led Garden City with a home run and three RBI, while Koki Matsuda drove in two runs.

Garden City Wind Beat Santa Fe Fuego 8-3

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Jul 31 2022 12:00AM

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July 31 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 8-3 after collecting 12 hits and scoring five runs in the third inning. Santa Fe finished with three hits and was held scoreless in five of the seven innings, while Garden City committed one error and the Fuego played errorless baseball.

Garden City took a 1-0 lead in the second before breaking the game open with a five-run third inning. The Wind added two runs in the sixth to answer Santa Fe’s two-run sixth-inning rally and secure the victory. Santa Fe also scored once in the fourth inning.

Najay King led Garden City with two hits, including a home run, and three RBIs. Taylor Barber homered, scored twice, drove in a run and drew a walk, while Neil Taylor also hit a home run and finished with one RBI. Koki Matsuda, Syam Lafi and Antonio Henrickson each recorded two hits for the Wind.

Ted Broxterman earned the win for Garden City after allowing three hits and three runs, two earned, in six innings. He struck out four and walked two. Evan Nakagawa took the loss for Santa Fe after surrendering nine hits and six earned runs in three innings. Jared Gay paced the Fuego with two hits, including a home run, and two RBIs, while Jesus Chavez added a double.

Keisy Portorreal is Pecos League Mountain Division Pitcher of the Year

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Jul 30 2022 12:00AM

Keisy Portorreal is Pecos League Mo

Keisy Portorreal is Pecos League Mountain Division Pitcher of the Year. Keisy went 6-0 in 9 starts with 2.57 ERA for the Wind. He struck out 75 while only walking 9.

Garden City Wind Outslug Santa Fe Fuego 18-15

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Jul 30 2022 12:00AM

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July 30 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 18-15 in a high-scoring contest. Garden City collected 20 hits and Santa Fe finished with 17, with both teams committing three errors.

Santa Fe took a 4-1 lead after the first inning, but Garden City chipped away before scoring five runs in the sixth and six more in the seventh. The Fuego answered with seven runs in the seventh and added one in the eighth, but the Wind scored twice in the ninth to secure the victory.

Koki Matsuda led Garden City with five hits, two runs and two RBI. Taylor Barber and Devon Zielke each drove in four runs, with Barber hitting a home run and Zielke adding a home run. Najay King had three hits and three RBI, while Jordan Izzo contributed three hits, two RBI and a home run. Garden City hit three home runs overall.

Manny Cachora powered Santa Fe with three hits, five RBI and two home runs. Phil Buckingham had three hits and two RBI, while Dominick Pisano scored three runs and hit a home run. Izzo earned the win after allowing seven runs with six earned over six innings while striking out 13. Devin Malone worked a scoreless ninth for the save. Simon Gay took the loss for Santa Fe after allowing 10 runs on 13 hits over six innings.

Garden City Wind Roll Past Santa Fe Fuego 15-7

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Jul 29 2022 12:00AM

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July 29 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 15-7 after collecting 14 hits and scoring in eight of nine innings. Santa Fe took an early 4-3 lead in the first inning, but Garden City answered with a run in the second and two in the third to move ahead 6-5. The Wind then broke the game open with four runs in the fourth inning and maintained control the rest of the way.

Devon Zielke led Garden City with four hits, two home runs, two doubles, four runs scored and three RBI. Najay King added three hits, including a home run, with two RBI, while Antonio Henrickson had three hits, a home run and three RBI. Syam Lafi also homered and drove in three runs, and Preston Rackley contributed a home run and one RBI. Garden City totaled five home runs in the game.

Santa Fe received three hits and three RBI from Jesus Chavez, who hit a home run and a double. Jared Gay added a double and one RBI for the Fuego, who finished with nine hits. Santa Fe scored twice in the seventh inning, but Garden City added insurance runs in the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth innings.

Marty Carnahan earned the win for Garden City after allowing nine hits and seven runs, six earned, in seven innings. He walked four and struck out eight. Zach Hill completed the victory with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits while striking out two. Matt Sanchez took the loss for Santa Fe after giving up 10 runs, seven earned, on five hits in 4.1 innings; he walked eight and struck out four.

Garden City Wind Hold Off Santa Fe Fuego 5-4

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Jul 28 2022 12:00AM

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July 28 2022 The Garden City Wind scored three runs in the first inning and held on for a 5-4 victory over the Santa Fe Fuego. Garden City led 3-2 after five innings, and both teams scored twice in the ninth as the Wind preserved the one-run win. Garden City finished with six hits and no errors while Santa Fe collected eight hits and committed three errors.

Najay King led Garden City with two hits and three RBI. Mike Williams added an RBI, while Koki Matsuda and Taylor Barber each scored a run. Santa Fe’s Jared Gay went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI, and Manny Cachora drove in the Fuego’s other run. Dominick Pisano also had two hits and scored once.

Razedrick Winters earned the win in the Garden City pitching statistics after throwing one scoreless inning with two strikeouts. Sage Holderfield struck out three in 1.1 scoreless innings, and Jackson Rutledge added a scoreless inning. Santa Fe starter Jared Gay worked seven innings, allowing five hits and three runs with four walks and three strikeouts. The game information lists Devin Malone as the winning pitcher, while the pitching table credits Winters with the victory; Matt Fountain took the loss for Santa Fe.

Garden City Wind Roll Past Santa Fe Fuego 17-3

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Jul 27 2022 12:00AM

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July 27 2022 The Garden City Wind scored 17 runs on 14 hits and defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 17-3. Garden City broke through with nine runs in the second inning, added three in the fourth and five in the seventh before Santa Fe scored all three of its runs in the ninth. The Wind finished without an error, while the Fuego totaled eight hits and also played error-free baseball.

Koki Matsuda powered Garden City’s offense with two home runs, three hits, three runs and seven RBIs in four at-bats. Najay King and McCain Mason each drove in two runs, while Mike Williams, Devon Zielke, Keisy Portorreal and Taylor Barber also recorded multiple RBIs. Portorreal went 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBIs and two walks, and Preston Rackley added two hits and two runs.

Portorreal also earned the win on the mound, allowing three hits and no runs over 7.2 innings while striking out 11 and walking one. Razedrick Winters struck out one in a scoreless third of an inning, and Easton Barnes completed the game for Garden City. Santa Fe starter Brandon Halbert took the loss after allowing seven earned runs on three hits and five walks in one inning.

Garden City Wind Rally Past Alpine Cowboys 11-8

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Jul 24 2022 12:00AM

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July 24 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Alpine Cowboys 11-8 after scoring three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to break an 8-8 tie. Garden City finished with 13 hits and no errors, while Alpine collected 11 hits and committed one error.

Garden City built an early 3-0 lead in the first inning before Alpine answered with seven runs in the third. The Wind tied the game with four runs in the third, then added a run in the seventh before their decisive three-run eighth. Alpine scored once in the sixth but could not regain the lead.

Syam Lafi led Garden City with three hits, four runs and four RBI, including two home runs. Koki Matsuda went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs and one RBI, while Najay King added two hits, three runs, two RBI and a home run. Taylor Barber and Neil Taylor each drove in two runs.

Bryce Donovan powered Alpine with a home run and four RBI, while Alex Canty had two hits and two RBI. Calvin Graves also collected two hits and drove in a run. Jackson Rutledge earned the win for Garden City with one scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out one. Devon Malone recorded the save with a scoreless ninth that included two strikeouts. Jonathan Triesler took the loss for Alpine after allowing three runs in one inning.

Garden City Wind Outlast Alpine Cowboys 18-15

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Jul 23 2022 12:00AM

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July 23 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Alpine Cowboys 18-15 in a high-scoring contest. Garden City collected 16 hits and scored in each of the first eight innings while Alpine finished with 18 hits and rallied with four runs in the ninth inning before the Wind secured the win.

Garden City built an 11-3 lead through four innings and extended the margin to 15-8 after six. Koki Matsuda went 4-for-6 with three runs and two RBIs, while Taylor Barber went 3-for-5 with three runs and an RBI. Syam Lafi scored four runs and drove in four, and Preston Rackley added three RBIs. Garden Citys home runs came from Rackley and Lafi.

Alpines offense was led by Josh Laurie, who went 3-for-4 with two walks and two runs, and Bryce Donovan, who scored three runs and drove in four. James Prockish and Buzz Shirley each added two RBIs, while Mark Traylor hit a home run and drove in two. Alpine also received three hits from Calvin Graves.

Jordan Izzo earned the win for Garden City after allowing 12 hits and eight earned runs in six innings while striking out seven. Jackson Rutledge recorded the save with two-thirds of an inning and two strikeouts. Matteo Avallone took the loss for Alpine after surrendering 15 runs on 15 hits in six innings, including 12 earned runs.

Alpine Cowboys Defeat Garden City Wind 8-3

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Jul 22 2022 12:00AM

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July 22 2022 The Alpine Cowboys scored six runs in the first inning and went on to defeat the Garden City Wind 8-3. Alpine added one run in the third and another in the sixth, finishing with 10 hits. Garden City scored once in the first and twice in the second but was held scoreless over the final seven innings.

Bryce Donovan powered the Cowboys’ offense with a home run and three RBIs, while Sam Dreistadt drove in two runs. Andrew Capone, Mark Traylor, Kam Holland and Matteo Avallone each had two hits for Alpine. Traylor also doubled and drove in a run, and Holland recorded a double and an RBI.

Buzz Shirley earned the win for Alpine after allowing three runs, two earned, on three hits over 6.1 innings. He struck out eight and walked eight. Jonathan Triesler followed with 1.2 scoreless innings and two strikeouts, and Jared Strait worked a scoreless ninth.

Marty Carnhan took the loss for Garden City, surrendering seven runs, six earned, and eight hits in four innings. Koki Matsuda had a hit, a run and an RBI for the Wind, while Neil Taylor added a hit and an RBI. Alpine committed one error and Garden City made two.

Garden City Wind Hold Off Alpine Cowboys 7-6

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Jul 21 2022 12:00AM

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July 21 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Alpine Cowboys 7-6 in a back-and-forth game. Garden City scored three runs in the first inning and added single runs in the third and sixth before a two-run eighth inning gave the Wind a 7-5 lead. Alpine scored once in the ninth but could not complete the comeback. Both teams finished with eight hits and two errors.

Preston Rackley led Garden City with two hits, three runs batted in and a home run. Koki Matsuda went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, a double and a triple, while Taylor Barber had two hits, one RBI and one run scored. Rackley also stole two bases, and Matsuda and Barber each stole one. Garden City’s other home run came from Rackley.

Josh Laurie paced Alpine by going 3-for-5 with two RBI, two runs scored and a home run. Dylan Nolan also went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI, including a home run. Andrew Capone added a hit, a run and two stolen bases, while James Prockish reached base three times with one hit and two walks.

Cacy Harper earned the win for Garden City after pitching one scoreless inning with one walk, and Jackson Rutledge recorded the save despite allowing one run on two hits in the ninth. Sean Townsend struck out eight in 5.2 innings for the Wind, allowing five runs, three earned, on four hits. Michael Castillo took the loss for Alpine after allowing two runs in one inning.

Alpine Cowboys Rally Past Garden City Wind 8-5

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Jul 20 2022 12:00AM

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July 20 2022 The Alpine Cowboys scored five runs in the ninth inning to rally past the Garden City Wind 8-5. Alpine finished with 14 hits and overcame a 5-3 deficit after eight innings, while Garden City collected 11 hits and committed no errors. The Cowboys made two errors. Andrew Capone led Alpine with three hits, two runs and two RBIs, including a home run. Dylan Nolan delivered a four-RBI home run as a pinch hitter, and Josh Laurie added a hit, a run and an RBI. Mark Traylor and Matteo Avallone each recorded two hits, while Colin Johnson drove in a run. Garden City built its lead with two runs in the fourth, one in the fifth and two in the sixth. Taylor Barber went 3-for-3 with two runs, a double, a home run and an RBI for the Wind. Koki Matsuda and Najay King added two hits apiece, and Devon Zielke contributed an RBI. Keisy Portorreal held Alpine to three runs over 7.2 innings for Garden City, striking out eight. Alpine starter Ridge Walker worked six innings and allowed eight hits and five runs, three earned, with five walks and three strikeouts. Trey Silmon was credited with the win after a scoreless inning, and Matthew Hess earned the save with two strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning.

Trinidad Triggers Rally Past Garden City Wind 8-7

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Jul 17 2022 12:00AM

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July 17 2022 The Trinidad Triggers rallied for three runs in the eighth inning and held on for an 8-7 victory over the Garden City Wind. Trinidad finished with 15 hits, while Garden City collected 17 in the high-scoring contest.

Garden City took a 5-3 lead with four runs in the fourth inning and added single runs in the third fifth and seventh to move ahead 7-5. Trinidad answered with two runs in the sixth before scoring three times in the eighth to regain the lead and secure the win.

Zach May led Trinidad with three hits, three runs, one RBI and a home run. Yasushi Sanematsu also collected three hits, drove in three runs and homered, while Peter Bocchino went 2-for-4 with three RBI. David Arza added two hits and one RBI. For Garden City, Preston Rackley and McCain Mason each had three hits, and Taylor Barber went 2-for-6 with two RBI.

Pierce Smith earned the win after allowing two hits and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning. Derrick Sylve worked seven innings for Trinidad, allowing 14 hits and seven runs while striking out four. Sage Holderfield took the loss for Garden City after giving up four hits and three runs in two innings.

Trinidad Triggers Rally Past Garden City Wind 9-8

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Jul 16 2022 12:00AM

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July 16 2022 The Trinidad Triggers overcame an 8-6 deficit with a three-run ninth inning to defeat the Garden City Wind 9-8 at Central Park. Trinidad collected 16 hits and Garden City had 12 in the high-scoring game.

Trinidad took advantage of a three-run fifth inning and added two runs in the eighth before completing the comeback in the ninth. Yasushi Sanematsu went 2-for-5 with two runs and two RBI, while Zach May was 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Jason Rooks and David Arza also recorded two hits apiece, and Nick Sciubba doubled twice and drove in a run.

Garden City received three hits from McCain Mason, while Preston Rackley went 2-for-4 with two RBI and Taylor Barber added two hits and two RBI. The Wind scored twice in the fifth and sixth innings and added single runs in the eighth and ninth, but could not hold the lead.

Trey Clark earned the win for Trinidad after allowing two hits and one earned run in one inning. Tyler Fischer struck out nine while allowing six runs on eight hits over seven innings. Garden City starter Ted Broxterman worked six innings and allowed four runs on eight hits with seven strikeouts. Devon Malone took the loss after surrendering three runs on four hits in two-thirds of an inning.

Garden City Wind Pull Away for 10-2 Win Over Trinidad Triggers

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Jul 15 2022 12:00AM

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July 15 2022 The Garden City Wind scored in each of the first five innings and defeated the Trinidad Triggers 10-2. Garden City finished with 13 hits while Trinidad had five, and the Wind built an 8-0 lead after three innings before adding two more runs in the fourth and fifth.

Koki Matsuda led Garden City with three hits, including a triple, and scored three runs. Devon Zielke went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs and an RBI, while Brandon Pugh and Najay King each had two hits and an RBI. Syam Lafi drove in three runs with his sixth home run of the season, and McCain Mason also homered for the Wind.

Jordan Izzo earned the win after allowing four hits and one earned run in seven innings. He walked three and struck out six. Zach Hill allowed one run in the eighth before Cacy Harper worked a scoreless ninth. Trinidad starter Chris Jordan took the loss after surrendering 10 hits and eight runs in three innings, with five runs charged as earned.

Trinidad scored its only runs in the sixth and eighth innings. Jason Rooks hit a home run and finished with one hit one run and one RBI, while Yasushi Sanematsu added an RBI single and Nick Sciubba and Ricky Butts also collected hits.

Garden City Wind Beat Trinidad Triggers 17-6

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Jul 14 2022 12:00AM

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July 14 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Trinidad Triggers 17-6 at Central Park, overcoming a six-run deficit after two innings in a high-scoring game. Garden City scored three times in the first and four times in the second, while Trinidad answered with four runs in the second. The Wind broke the game open with a five-run fifth inning and added one run in the seventh and four more in the eighth. Trinidad scored once in each of the fifth and sixth innings but could not close the gap.

Neil Taylor led Garden City with three hits, including two doubles, and five RBI. Brandon Pugh hit a two-run home run, scored four runs and drove in two, while Taylor Barber collected two hits, scored four times and added two RBI. Koki Matsuda scored three runs and contributed a triple and two RBI. Garden City finished with 13 hits and drew 10 walks.

Trinidad received a strong offensive showing from Yasushi Sanematsu, who went 3-for-5 with two doubles, while Jason Rooks and Nick Sciubba also had three hits. Adam Purdy hit a home run and drove in three runs, and finished with two hits. The Triggers totaled 12 hits but committed six errors, compared with no errors for Garden City.

Marty Carnhan earned the win after allowing 11 hits and six earned runs over six innings, striking out six and walking one. Sage Holderfield, Jackson Rutledge and Zach Hill combined for three scoreless innings in relief. Justin Nathasingh took the loss for Trinidad after allowing 11 runs, six earned, on eight hits in 4.1 innings. Isaac Olson worked 2.2 innings and struck out four, while Juan Blanco pitched one inning.

Wind Roll Past Fuego 19-0

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Jul 8 2022 12:00AM

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July 8 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 19-0 behind a dominant complete-game performance from Jordan Izzo. Garden City collected 18 hits and scored in six innings while holding Santa Fe to four hits and no runs.

Garden City took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, added three runs in the third, and broke the game open with four runs in the fourth and three more in the fifth. The Wind added two runs in the eighth before finishing with five in the ninth.

Syam Lafi hit two home runs and drove in five runs, while Taylor Barber went 2-for-4 with six RBI and a home run. Lafi scored twice, and Jordan Izzo went 4-for-5 with four runs and two RBI. Neil Taylor added two hits and three RBI, and Preston Rackley and Brandon Pugh each scored four runs.

Izzo earned the win by throwing nine shutout innings, allowing four hits and three walks while striking out 12 in 112 pitches. Santa Fe starter Simon Gay took the loss after allowing nine runs on 10 hits and five walks in four innings.

Garden City Wind Rally Past Santa Fe Fuego 11-8

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Jul 7 2022 12:00AM

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July 7 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 11-8 in a game that featured 31 combined hits. Garden City collected 15 hits and played errorless baseball while Santa Fe finished with 16 hits and four errors.

Santa Fe jumped ahead with three runs in the first inning and added one in the third, but Garden City answered with four runs in the third and two more in the fourth to take a 7-4 lead. The Wind added a run in the fifth and broke the game open with three runs in the eighth. Santa Fe scored twice in the fifth and twice in the eighth but could not close the gap.

Manny Cachora led Santa Fe with five hits in five at-bats, including a home run, two runs and two RBI. Dominick Pisano went 3-for-5 with two runs, a double and a triple. Drake Ayala drove in two runs, while Jared Gay also homered and finished with an RBI.

Taylor Barber paced Garden City with two hits, three runs and an RBI. McCain Mason and Devon Zielke each drove in two runs, while Brandon Pugh homered and collected two hits and an RBI. Preston Rackley added two hits, two runs and an RBI.

Jackson Rutledge earned the win after allowing three hits and two earned runs in two innings. Devon Malone recorded the save with a scoreless inning and one strikeout. Santa Fe starter Declan Peterson took the loss after surrendering three runs, two earned, on three hits in 1.2 innings.

Fuego Power Past Wind 16-5

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Jul 6 2022 12:00AM

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July 6 2022 The Santa Fe Fuego defeated the Garden City Wind 16-5 behind a 17-hit offensive attack. Santa Fe scored in six different innings and committed no errors while Garden City finished with 12 hits and three errors.

Parker DePasquale led the Fuego with three hits, including two home runs, three runs and three RBI. Manny Cachora went 4-for-5 with a home run, three runs and two RBI, while Jared Gay added two hits, three runs and two RBI. Santa Fe also received home runs from Dominick Pisano and Gay, and Jesus Chavez drove in two runs.

The Fuego took control with three runs in the third inning and broke the game open with five runs in the fifth. They added three in the seventh and four in the ninth. Garden City scored twice in the fourth and once in the fifth and ninth, but could not keep pace.

Evan Nakagawa earned the win after allowing 11 hits and four runs three of them earned in seven innings. He walked three and struck out five. Ryan Norrix worked the final two innings for Santa Fe. Sean Townsend took the loss for Garden City after surrendering seven runs five earned on seven hits in 4.2 innings while striking out seven and walking five.

Garden City Wind Roll Past Santa Fe Fuego 23-2

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Jul 5 2022 12:00AM

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July 5 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Santa Fe Fuego 23-2 at Central Park, scoring in each of the first six innings and finishing with 14 hits. Santa Fe collected six hits and committed three errors in the loss.

Garden City took control with four runs in the first inning, added two runs in each of the second, third and fourth, and broke the game open with an 11-run fifth. The Wind added two more runs in the sixth, while Santa Fe scored once in the first and once in the third.

Taylor Barber led Garden City with three hits, including three doubles, three runs and five RBI. Syam Lafi hit a home run and drove in five, while Preston Rackley also homered and finished with two hits and three RBI. Brandon Pugh scored four runs, and Leo Gallegos went 2-for-4 with three walks and two RBI.

Keisy Portorreal earned the win after allowing two runs on five hits with one walk and six strikeouts in six innings. Glenn Fletcher and Cacy Harper combined to finish the game with three scoreless innings. Santa Fe starter Brenton Thomas was charged with the loss after recording one out and allowing four runs and four walks.

Garden City Wind Rally Past Santa Fe Fuego 9-5

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Jul 4 2022 12:00AM

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July 4 2022 The Garden City Wind scored five runs in the fifth inning and pulled away for a 9-5 victory over the Santa Fe Fuego. Garden City finished with nine hits and no errors while Santa Fe collected eight hits and committed two errors.

Santa Fe took a 3-2 lead through two innings after scoring once in the first and twice in the second. Garden City answered with its five-run fifth to move in front, added another run in the sixth and scored once more in the eighth. Santa Fe scored twice in the eighth but could not complete the comeback.

Preston Rackley led Garden City with three hits, two RBI and one run. Taylor Barber drove in two runs, Neil Taylor had two RBI and hit a home run, and Brandon Pugh reached base five times with five walks while scoring twice and driving in a run. Santa Fe received two RBI from Parker DePasquale and Jared Gay, who also hit a home run.

Ted Broxterman earned the win for Garden City after allowing four hits and three runs in six innings while striking out 10 and walking two. Sage Holderfield, Jackson Rutledge and Devon Malone combined to cover the final three innings. Matt Sanchez took the loss for Santa Fe, allowing seven runs in 4 2/3 innings with five strikeouts and 10 walks.

SnowSox Use 15 Hits to Defeat Wind 7-2

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Jul 2 2022 12:00AM

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July 2 2022 The Colorado Springs SnowSox defeated the Garden City Wind 7-2 behind a 15-hit offensive attack. Colorado Springs scored twice in the third inning, added three runs in the fifth and finished with two more in the eighth. Garden City scored once in the second and once in the fifth while being limited to two hits. Luis Hidalgo led the SnowSox with three hits and two runs scored. Rory Graf-Brennen added two hits and two runs with one RBI, while Robb Paller and N. King each drove in two runs. King collected three hits, and Taichi Nakamaura had two hits and one run scored. Spenser Dexter earned the win after allowing two runs, one earned, on two hits in six innings. He struck out five and walked five over 115 pitches. Ismael Delosantos closed out the game with three scoreless innings, allowing no hits while striking out three and earning the save. Marty Carnhan took the loss for Garden City after surrendering five runs on nine hits in five innings. He struck out six and walked one. Sage Holderfield, Jackson Rutledge and Zach Hill each worked a scoreless inning, while Noah Parsons allowed two runs in the eighth.

Wind Shut Out SnowSox 2-0 Behind Townsend

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Jul 1 2022 12:00AM

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July 1 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Colorado Springs SnowSox 2-0, scoring both of their runs in the sixth inning. Garden City finished with five hits while Colorado Springs was held to three hits in the shutout loss.

Leo Gallegos provided the decisive offense with a two-run home run in the sixth inning. Gallegos went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs, while Taylor Barber, Devon Zielke, Jaisel Perez and Cacy Harper also recorded hits for the Wind.

Sean Townsend earned the win with six scoreless innings, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out nine. Jackson Rutledge, Razedrick Winters and Noah Parsons combined for two scoreless innings before Devon Malone worked a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts to earn the save.

Colorado Springs starter Tyler Fisher struck out 10 and allowed one hit over five scoreless innings, but Ryan Brown took the loss after allowing four hits and both runs in three innings. The SnowSox went scoreless in all nine innings and struck out 12 times.

Garden City Wind Defeat Colorado Springs SnowSox 16-3

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Jun 30 2022 12:00AM

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June 30 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Colorado Springs SnowSox 16-3 at Central Park. Garden City finished with 14 hits and scored in six innings, while Colorado Springs collected eight hits and committed four errors.

Garden City took control with four runs in the first inning and added six in the fourth to build a 10-0 lead. The Wind scored twice in each of the fifth sixth and seventh innings before Colorado Springs scored once in the eighth and twice in the ninth.

Neil Taylor led the Wind offense with three hits three runs and six RBIs including a home run. Devon Zielke had two hits three runs and one RBI, while McCain Mason and Jaisel Perez each added two hits. Brandon Pugh scored twice and drove in two runs, and Taylor Barber scored twice with one RBI.

Keisy Portorreal earned the win after allowing four hits and no runs over seven innings while striking out 11 and walking one. Zach Hill and Easton Barnes each worked one inning in relief. Colorado Springs starter Dylan Farinancci took the loss after allowing 12 hits and 14 runs over six innings.

Roswell Invaders Hold Off Garden City Wind 6-4

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Jun 29 2022 12:00AM

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June 29 2022 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Garden City Wind 6-4 after building a six-run lead through seven innings at Central Park. Roswell collected 10 hits without committing an error while Garden City finished with five hits and no errors.

Roswell scored twice in the second inning and added single runs in the third fourth fifth and seventh. Jonathon Bigley went 2-for-5 with a home run an RBI and two runs scored. Matt Rodriguez and Juan Montes each had two hits and an RBI while Kevin Roque drove in two runs. Roswell also received a strong offensive contribution from Dillan Smith who scored once.

Rene Ramirez earned the win after allowing four hits and no runs over seven innings with five strikeouts and no walks. Garden City rallied for three runs in the eighth and one in the ninth but could not complete the comeback. Preston Rackley had two hits and two RBIs for the Wind while Neil Taylor added a hit and an RBI. Ted Broxterman took the loss after permitting five runs on seven hits in six innings.

Roswell Invaders Roll Past Garden City Wind 13-4

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Jun 28 2022 12:00AM

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June 28 2022 The Roswell Invaders defeated the Garden City Wind 13-4 behind a 15-hit attack at Clint Lightner Ballpark. Roswell scored in each of the first six innings, including four runs in the second and three each in the fourth and sixth, to build a 13-4 advantage. Garden City scored once in the second and three times in the third before being held scoreless over the final six innings.

Robert Morosetti powered the Invaders with four hits, two home runs and seven RBI. Dillan Smith added three hits, including two doubles, with two RBI, while Jonathon Bigley scored three runs and collected two hits. Kevin Roque also drove in two runs, and Roswell stole 10 bases as a team. Neil Taylor hit a three-run home run for Garden City and finished with three RBI.

Anthony Moore earned the win for Roswell after allowing six hits and four earned runs in seven innings. He walked two and struck out six before Sam Russell worked two scoreless innings with four strikeouts to close out the victory. Jordan Izzo took the loss for Garden City after surrendering seven hits and nine runs six earned in 3.2 innings. The Wind committed four errors while Roswell played error-free baseball.

Garden City Wind Defeat Trinidad Triggers 14-4

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Jun 24 2022 12:00AM

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June 24 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Trinidad Triggers 14-4, using a 16-hit attack and a four-run advantage after the first inning to secure the victory. Garden City scored in each of the first six innings, including a seven-run fourth, and led 14-1 after six innings before Trinidad scored three times in the ninth.

Antonio Henrickson powered the Wind offense by going 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs and five RBI. Taylor Barber added two hits, three runs and one RBI, while Jaisel Perez went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Neil Taylor scored twice and drove in one run, and Leo Gallegos contributed one hit and two RBI.

Marty Carnhan earned the win for Garden City after allowing five hits and four runs in 8.2 innings. He walked eight and struck out five before Glenn Fletcher recorded the final out with a strikeout. Trinidad starter Nino Kruhek took the loss, allowing 11 hits and 12 earned runs in four innings.

Trinidad finished with six hits, led by Adam Purdy and David Arza with two hits apiece. Purdy scored twice, while Arza drove in one run and Zach May had two RBI. Garden City committed no errors, while the Triggers were charged with two.

Garden City Wind Rally Past Trinidad Triggers 8-7

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Jun 23 2022 12:00AM

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June 23 2022 The Garden City Wind overcame an early deficit to defeat the Trinidad Triggers 8-7 at Central Park. Trinidad scored three runs in the first inning and added two in the second, but Garden City answered with six runs in the second and two more in the fourth to secure the victory. The Triggers scored once in each of the third and fourth innings, but could not regain the lead.

Devon Zielke led Garden City’s 13-hit attack by going 4-for-5 with a home run, one run scored and two RBI. Preston Rackley and Brandon Pugh each had two hits, while Pugh scored twice and drew two walks. Leo Gallegos and Taylor Barber drove in two runs apiece, and Rackley added an RBI.

Adam Purdy and Yasushi Sanematsu each recorded two hits for Trinidad. Purdy scored once and drove in a run, while Sanematsu also scored once and had one RBI. Trinidad finished with eight hits and seven runs, with Peter Bocchino, Zach May, Kadrian Russ and Ricky Butts also contributing RBI.

Sean Townsend earned the win for Garden City after allowing two runs on two hits in 2.1 innings, with four strikeouts and three walks. Zach Hill, Sage Holderfield, Jackson Rutledge and Razedrick Winters combined to hold Trinidad scoreless over four innings, and Devon Malone recorded the save with a scoreless ninth. Justin Nathasingh took the loss for Trinidad after allowing two runs on seven hits in four innings.

Garden City Wind Rally Past Austin Weirdos 7-5

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Jun 22 2022 12:00AM

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June 22 2022 The Garden City Wind rallied past the Austin Weirdos 7-5 after overcoming an early deficit at Clint Lightner Ballpark. Austin scored twice in the second inning and twice again in the fourth to take a 4-1 lead, but Garden City answered with two runs in the sixth, two in the seventh and two more in the eighth. The Wind finished with seven hits while Austin collected nine, but Austin committed eight errors compared with two for Garden City.

Brandon Pugh led Garden City with two hits, one run and one RBI. McCain Mason scored twice and hit a solo home run, while Devon Zielke and Leo Gallegos each drove in a run. Keisy Portorreal also contributed a hit and an RBI. For Austin, Ulises Nunez hit a home run and drove in three runs, and Christian Jones had a double with one RBI.

Portorreal worked seven innings for Garden City, allowing five hits and four runs, three earned, while striking out 12 without issuing a walk. Sage Holderfield earned the win after pitching one inning and allowing one run on four hits. Devon Malone recorded the save with a scoreless ninth inning and one strikeout. Austin starter Jacob Hubbard struck out seven in 5.2 innings, while Ethan ORiley was charged with the loss after allowing three runs in 1.1 innings.

Garden City Wind Rout Austin Weirdos 27-1

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Jun 21 2022 12:00AM

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June 21 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Austin Weirdos 27-1 at Central Park, scoring 26 unanswered runs after Austin took a 1-0 lead in the second inning. Garden City answered with two runs in the bottom of the second, added three in the third and three more in the fourth before breaking the game open with 10 runs in the sixth. The Wind added four runs in the seventh and five in the eighth.

Garden City collected 19 hits and hit six home runs. McCain Mason went 3-for-5 with four runs and seven RBIs, while Leo Gallegos went 3-for-5 with five runs and four RBIs. Devon Zielke added three hits, two runs and four RBIs, and Taylor Barber finished 3-for-4 with four runs, two RBIs and two home runs. Neil Taylor also had three hits and four runs with a home run, while Ted Broxterman went 2-for-6 with four RBIs and a home run.

Broxterman earned the win after allowing four hits and one earned run over seven innings. He walked four and struck out six. Sean Townsend completed the game with two scoreless innings, allowing no hits and striking out three.

Austin was held to four hits, including two from Aaron Cuellar. Rodney McKay took the loss after allowing 11 hits and eight earned runs in four innings. Garden City improved its record to 36-10 while Austin fell to 19-31.

Garden City Wind Pull Away From Austin Weirdos 11-7

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Jun 20 2022 12:00AM

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June 20 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Austin Weirdos 11-7 after building an early lead and adding seven runs across the fifth and sixth innings. Garden City finished with 10 hits and two errors, while Austin collected 13 hits and committed three errors.

Garden City opened with four runs in the first inning, then broke open a 4-5 game with six runs in the fifth and one in the sixth. Austin scored twice in the third, three times in the fourth and twice in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback.

Devon Zielke led the Wind offense with three doubles, one run and five RBI in a 3-for-4 performance. Taylor Barber went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs, while Jaisel Perez also had two hits. Brandon Pugh, Neil Taylor, Antonio Henrickson and McCain Mason each drove in a run.

Jordan Izzo earned the win for Garden City, allowing 11 hits and five runs, three earned, in seven innings. He walked five and struck out five. Jackson Rutledge worked a scoreless eighth with one strikeout, and Razedrick Winters pitched the ninth. Austin starter Alex Bolton took the loss after allowing eight hits and 10 runs, five earned, in five innings; he walked five and struck out four.

Garden City Wind Roll Past Weimar Hormigas 18-6

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Jun 18 2022 12:00AM

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June 18 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Weimar Hormigas 18-6 at Central Park behind a 13-hit offensive attack. Garden City scored four runs in each of the first two innings before breaking the game open with a 10-run third. Weimar scored four times in the fourth and added single runs in the seventh and ninth but could not overcome the early deficit.

Leo Gallegos led Garden City with one hit two runs and four RBI including a home run. Neil Taylor went 2-for-3 with three runs and three RBI while Antonio Henrickson collected three hits and scored once. Alex Nielson drove in three runs and Brandon Pugh added one hit two runs and one RBI. Garden City also received two RBI each from Nielson and Taylor as part of its 16-run first three innings.

Marty Carnhan earned the win for Garden City after allowing four runs on four hits over five innings with three walks and three strikeouts. Glenn Fletcher and Zach Hill combined to allow one run over three innings while Hill struck out two. Weimar starter Lawrence Johnson took the loss after surrendering 12 runs nine earned on four hits in 2.1 innings with seven walks and no strikeouts.

Weimar finished with five hits. D. Kelly had two hits and scored once while Jacob Banda contributed a hit and one RBI. Jonathan Garza provided five scoreless innings in relief for Weimar allowing four hits with four walks and four strikeouts, but Garden City had already built an 18-4 lead before the late scoring.

Weimar Hormigas Beat Garden City Wind 17-7 on June 17 2022

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Jun 17 2022 12:00AM

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June 17 2022 The Weimar Hormigas defeated the Garden City Wind 17-7 at Central Park, building an early lead and pulling away with a 16-hit offensive performance. Weimar scored three runs in the first inning, added four in the third, four in the fifth and four in the seventh to secure the win.

D. Kelly led Weimar with two hits, three runs and three RBI, including a home run. Jacob Banda went 3-for-6 with a triple and one RBI, while Ryan Diaz collected two hits, two doubles and two RBI. Dylan Gausman also contributed three hits and an RBI, and Sean Bennett added one hit and two RBI.

Garden City totaled 13 hits, led by Alex Nielson’s 4-for-5 performance with two runs and one RBI. Koki Matsuda had one hit and two RBI, while Leo Gallegos contributed one hit and two RBI. The Wind scored twice in the first inning and once in each of the fourth through sixth innings before adding one in the ninth.

Gausman earned the win after allowing eight hits and five runs over six innings, with three earned runs, five walks and five strikeouts. Brett Shartzer recorded the save with three innings of five-hit ball, allowing two runs, one earned, and striking out one. Easton Barnes took the loss for Garden City after surrendering eight runs, six earned, on six hits in four innings.

Garden City Wind Defeat Weimar Hormigas 13-8

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Jun 16 2022 12:00AM

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June 16 2022 The Garden City Wind scored six runs in the first inning and built an early advantage on the way to a 13-8 victory over the Weimar Hormigas. Garden City finished with 14 hits and led 10-1 after three innings before Weimar mounted a late challenge with four runs in the ninth. Koki Matsuda paced the Wind attack by going 4-for-5 with three runs and two RBI. Alex Nielson added three hits, two runs and one RBI, while Neil Taylor drove in four runs. Brandon Pugh reached base four times with four walks and contributed two RBI as Garden City scored in each of the first five innings. Weimar collected nine hits, including two each from TJ Dailey and Ryan Diaz. Dailey had one RBI, while Dylan Gausman drove in two runs. The Hormigas scored three times in the fourth inning and four more in the ninth, but could not overcome the early deficit. Garden City committed one error compared with three for Weimar. Keisy Portorreal earned the win after allowing six hits and four earned runs in five innings, with four walks and four strikeouts. Sage Holderfield followed with two scoreless innings and three strikeouts, and Jackson Rutledge added a scoreless ninth with three strikeouts. Trevis Sundgren took the loss for Weimar after surrendering nine hits and 11 runs, eight earned, in 3.1 innings; he walked six and struck out one. Jacob Banda worked 4.2 innings and allowed two earned runs on five hits.

Garden City Wind Outlast Austin Weirdos 13-8

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Jun 12 2022 12:00AM

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June 12 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Austin Weirdos 13-8 at Parque Zaragoza. Garden City collected 11 hits and scored in five innings while Austin finished with 17 hits and three errors. Garden City took control with four runs in the first inning and added one in the third, three in the fourth and three in the fifth to build an 11-4 advantage. Austin answered with four runs in the sixth, but the Wind added two in the seventh and held the Weirdos scoreless over the final three innings. Koki Matsuda led Garden City with three hits, two runs and one RBI. Antonio Henrickson went 2-for-5 with two runs, three RBI and a home run, while Devon Zielke added two hits, one run, one RBI and a home run. McCain Mason also scored once and drove in a run. Sean Townsend earned the win after allowing eight hits and four runs, three earned, in five innings. He walked one and struck out six. Sage Holderfield, Razedrick Winters and Devon Malone combined to allow one run over the final three innings. Nico ODonnell took the loss for Austin, surrendering eight runs, six earned, on seven hits with nine walks and four strikeouts in four innings. Tevin Brown paced Austin with four hits, two runs and a triple, while Sadler Goodwin added three hits and two RBI.

Garden City Wind Pull Away From Austin Weirdos 13-6

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Jun 11 2022 12:00AM

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June 11 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Austin Weirdos 13-6 after building an early lead and answering Austin’s late push. Garden City collected 12 hits and scored in six innings while Austin finished with 10 hits and was held scoreless in seven of nine innings. Neil Taylor led the Wind with a 3-for-5 performance that included a home run three runs and two RBI. Devon Zielke went 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI while Jaisel Perez added two hits and two RBI. McCain Mason drove in three runs and drew two walks. Taylor Barber and Antonio Henrickson each had two hits. Garden City scored twice in the first inning then added one run in the second and two in the third to take a 5-0 lead. The Wind broke the game open with four runs in the fifth for a 9-3 advantage. Austin scored three times in the fifth and three more in the eighth to close within three runs but Garden City answered with three in the eighth to restore its seven-run cushion. Ted Broxterman earned the win after allowing seven hits and three earned runs over seven innings with two walks and three strikeouts. Glenn Fletcher worked the final inning and allowed three runs on three hits. Jose Diaz took the loss for Austin after giving up seven hits and five runs in four innings. The box score also lists Anthony Lee as Garden City’s save pitcher.

Austin Weirdos Rally Past Garden City Wind 6-4

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Jun 10 2022 12:00AM

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June 10 2022 The Austin Weirdos overcame an early deficit to defeat the Garden City Wind 6-4. Austin collected 11 hits and scored three runs in the second inning, one in the fourth and two in the sixth to finish the comeback. Garden City had eight hits and scored twice in the first and twice in the fifth.

Marcos Munoz earned the win for Austin after allowing four runs on seven hits in five innings with one walk and five strikeouts. Nico ODonnell added two scoreless innings, Austin Requena struck out three in a scoreless ninth, and Anthony Lee recorded the save with one hit allowed in a scoreless ninth. Garden City starter Jordan Izzo took the loss after surrendering six runs, four earned, on nine hits in 5.2 innings while striking out six and walking six.

Bracey, M went 2-for-2 with three runs and two walks for Austin, while Tevin Brown and Christian Jones each had two hits. Brown drove in two runs, and Munoz contributed a hit and an RBI. Garden City was led by Koki Matsuda, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and a walk, and Taylor Barber, who added two hits and a pair of stolen bases. Neil Taylor doubled and drove in a run, while Alex Nielson also had an RBI.

Austin pulled even at 4-4 with its two-run sixth inning and then held Garden City scoreless over the final four innings. The Weirdos finished with two errors, while the Wind played error-free baseball.

Garden City Wind Hold Off Weimar Hormigas 7-5

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Jun 9 2022 12:00AM

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June 9 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Weimar Hormigas 7-5 after building an early lead and holding off a four-run Weimar sixth inning. Garden City scored twice in the first, added single runs in the fifth and sixth, and secured the victory with two runs in the eighth. Weimar scored once in the fifth and four times in the sixth but was held scoreless over the final three innings.

Garden City collected 14 hits, led by Alex Nielsons 4-for-5 performance. Neil Taylor went 3-for-4 with two RBIs, while Koki Matsuda, Syam Lafi, McCain Mason and Brandon Pugh each scored a run. The Winds listed home-run hitters were Lafi, Taylor and Pugh. Weimar finished with eight hits, with Jacob Banda going 2-for-3 with a walk and Sean Bennett driving in two runs while hitting a home run.

Marty Carnhan worked seven innings for Garden City, allowing seven hits and five runs, four earned, while striking out six. Jackson Rutledge earned the win with a scoreless eighth inning that included one strikeout, and Easton Barnes recorded the save by retiring all three batters he faced with three strikeouts. Weimar starter Dylan Gausman went eight innings, allowing 14 hits and seven runs, five earned, with three walks and four strikeouts.

Garden City Wind Rally Past Weimar Hormigas 23-10

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Jun 8 2022 12:00AM

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June 8 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Weimar Hormigas 23-10 at Clint Lightner Field. Garden City totaled 22 hits and overcame an early 10-4 deficit after Weimar scored eight runs in the first inning and two more in the second.

Garden City began its comeback with two runs in the second and two in the third before breaking the game open with a nine-run fifth inning. The Wind added two runs in the sixth and four each in the seventh and eighth innings. Weimar was held scoreless after the second inning and finished with eight hits and three errors.

Alex Nielson led Garden City with four hits four runs and nine RBI while hitting two home runs. Antonio Henrickson added three hits three runs and six RBI with two homers. Syam Lafi went 3-for-6 with two RBI and a home run while Devon Zielke scored four runs. For Weimar DeAnthony Abram had two hits and three RBI and Daniel Martinez homered and drove in two runs.

Glenn Fletcher earned the win after allowing one hit and no runs over four innings with one walk and two strikeouts. Garden City pitchers combined for eight hits allowed and eight strikeouts. Weimar starter Jacob Banda took the loss after surrendering 12 hits and 13 runs in 4.2 innings.

Garden City Wind Hold Off Weimar Hormigas 5-4

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Jun 7 2022 12:00AM

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June 7 2022 The Garden City Wind held off the Weimar Hormigas 5-4 at Clint Lightner Field. Garden City collected 12 hits and overcame two errors to secure the victory, while Weimar finished with seven hits and no errors.

Garden City broke through with four runs in the fourth inning and added another in the sixth. Weimar answered with three runs in the seventh after scoring once in the first, but the Hormigas were held scoreless over the final two innings. Antonio Henrickson powered the Wind offense with two home runs and three RBI, while Keisy Portorreal went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Koki Matsuda and Brandon Pugh also had two hits apiece.

Portorreal earned the win after allowing four runs three earned on seven hits over 6.2 innings. He struck out eight without issuing a walk. Jackson Rutledge and Razedrick Winters combined for 1.1 scoreless innings before Devon Malone closed the game with a scoreless ninth for the save.

Daniel Martinez provided Weimars biggest offensive contribution with a pinch-hit single and three RBI. Joseph Barrons took the loss after surrendering five runs four earned on nine hits in six innings while striking out three and walking one.

Garden City Uses Six Run Third to Defeat Weimar

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Jun 6 2022 12:00AM

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June 6 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Weimar Hormigas 10-3 at Clint Lightner Field. Garden City finished with 11 hits, while Weimar collected three. The teams were tied 1-1 after the first inning before the Wind took control.

Garden City scored six runs in the third inning and added three more in the fourth to build a 10-1 advantage. Weimar scored once in the fourth and once in the fifth, but could not close the gap. The Wind also benefited from eight RBI, including two each from Brandon Pugh, Taylor Barber and Devon Zielke.

Leo Gallegos went 2-for-2 with two runs and two walks for Garden City, while Koki Matsuda and Taylor Barber each had two hits. Pugh, Barber and Zielke each drove in two runs. Neil Taylor added one RBI, and Ted Broxterman contributed one hit and one RBI.

Broxterman earned the win after allowing three runs, two earned, on three hits in six innings. He walked four and struck out 10. Weimar starter Jabari Thomas took the loss after surrendering 10 runs, nine earned, on 10 hits in four innings, with six walks and five strikeouts.

Garden City Wind Pull Away From Alpine Cowboys

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Jun 5 2022 12:00AM

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June 5 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Alpine Cowboys 11-5 at Clint Lightner Field. Garden City totaled 13 hits and took control early with five runs in the first inning, followed by one in the second and two more in the third. The Wind added single runs in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings to secure the victory.

Koki Matsuda led Garden City with three hits, two runs and two RBI. Alex Nielson and Leo Gallegos added two hits apiece, with Gallegos driving in two runs. Neil Taylor scored twice and recorded one RBI, while Taylor Barber scored twice and added one RBI. The box score credited Matsuda, Taylor and Gallegos with home runs, including two for Gallegos.

Alpine scored once in the third and fourth innings before rallying for three runs in the ninth. Sam Dreistadt had two hits, one run and one RBI, while Calvin Graves and Bryce Donovan also collected two hits each. The box score credited Colton Whitehouse with two home runs and three RBI for the Cowboys.

Jordan Izzo earned the win for Garden City after allowing seven hits and two earned runs in five innings. He struck out five and walked five. Sage Holderfield worked two scoreless innings, and Glenn Fletcher finished the game with two innings. Ryan Greco took the loss for Alpine after giving up nine hits and eight runs, six earned, in three innings.

Garden City Wind Hold Off Alpine Cowboys 7-6

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Jun 4 2022 12:00AM

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June 4 2022 The Garden City Wind defeated the Alpine Cowboys 7-6 in a back-and-forth game at Clint Lightner Field. Garden City collected 12 hits and scored in five innings, including a three-run second inning and single runs in the first third eighth and ninth. Alpine finished with eight hits and answered with four runs in the second before adding one run in each of the sixth and seventh innings.

Bryce Donovan powered Alpine’s offense with three hits two runs a home run and four RBIs. Joel Barraza added a hit an RBI and a stolen base, while Colin Johnson drove in a run. For Garden City, Koki Matsuda went 4-for-5 with a run, and Neil Taylor had two hits and scored twice. Alex Nielson contributed two RBIs, while McCain Mason and pinch-hitter Jaisel Perez each drove in a run.

Garden City starter Marty Carnhan allowed five runs on six hits with two walks and four strikeouts in five innings. Glenn Fletcher and Razedrick Winters each worked a scoreless inning, and Devon Malone earned the win with a scoreless ninth. Alpine starter Alexander Gartland allowed five runs on eight hits in five innings with four strikeouts, while Jonathan Triesler gave up one run in three innings. Michael Castillo was charged with the loss after allowing one run on three hits in one-third of an inning.

Garden City Wind Rally Past Alpine Cowboys 12-6

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Jun 3 2022 12:00AM

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June 3 2022 The Garden City Wind overcame an early deficit with a seven-run sixth inning to defeat the Alpine Cowboys 12-6. Garden City finished with 11 hits, while Alpine collected four. The Wind also benefited from two Alpine errors in the victory.

Alpine scored twice in each of the first two innings to take a 4-0 lead, but Garden City answered with one run in the third and four in the fourth. The Cowboys added single runs in the fifth and sixth, leaving the game tied 5-5 before the Wind’s decisive seventh-run sixth inning. Garden City held Alpine scoreless in the final inning.

Brandon Pugh led the Wind by going 3-for-5 with three runs, two RBIs and a home run. Leo Gallegos added a home run, two runs and three RBIs, while Alex Nielson went 1-for-2 with two RBIs. Neil Taylor collected two hits and an RBI, and Taylor Barber had two hits, two runs and an RBI. For Alpine, Colton Whitehouse homered and drove in two runs, while Josh Laurie also recorded two RBIs.

Sage Holderfield earned the win after pitching two-thirds of an inning without allowing a hit or a run. Jackson Rutledge followed with a scoreless inning and struck out two. Easton Barnes started for Garden City and allowed four runs on two hits in four innings. Matteo Avallone was charged with the loss for Alpine after allowing four runs in the sixth inning without recording an out.

Garden City Wind Hold Off Alpine Cowboys 5-4

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Jun 2 2022 12:00AM

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June 2 2022 The Garden City Wind held off the Alpine Cowboys 5-4 after a late exchange of runs. Garden City finished with nine hits and no errors, while Alpine also collected nine hits but committed one defensive error.

Garden City scored once in the first inning and added another run in the third to take a 2-1 lead. The Wind extended the advantage with two runs in the eighth, then answered Alpine’s three-run ninth with a run of their own in the bottom half to secure the victory.

Alex Nielson led Garden City with three hits in five at-bats, one run and one RBI. Leo Gallegos added two hits and scored once, while Neil Taylor and Syam Lafi each drove in two runs. For Alpine, Colin Johnson went 2-for-3 with two RBI, and pinch-hitter Andrew Capone delivered a double and two RBI. James Prockish also collected two hits.

Keisy Portorreal allowed one run on four hits over five innings with four strikeouts to open the game for Garden City. Sage Holderfield, Jackson Rutledge and Razedrick Winters combined for three scoreless innings before Devon Malone earned the win despite allowing three runs in the ninth. Alpine starter Ridge Walker worked six innings, allowing two runs, one earned, on five hits with six strikeouts. Trey Silmon was charged with the loss.

Garden City gets new fieldturf and total renovations at Clint Lightner

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May 8 2022 12:00AM

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Its official the renovations of historic Clint Lightner Field are done and ready for the 2022 Wind baseball season. The renovations include new turf on the field, Bullpens, and Batting Cages, asphalted parking lot and new additional parking on the west side of the street. The City of Garden City has done a remarkable job with Clint Lightner. The Pecos League will host the Mountain Division All-Star Game at Clint Lightner in 2022.

Garden City Wind will host the 2022 Mountain Division All Star Game

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Apr 5 2022 12:00AM

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The Garden City Wind will host the 2022 Pecos League Mountain Division All Star Game at Clint Lightner Ballpark. The Game will be held on July 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM.

Clint Lightner received numerous upgrades in the offseason including new field turf.

The game will be played between the two Mountain Divisions in the Pecos League. The North will be represented by Garden City Wind, Colorado Springs Snow Sox, Trinidad Triggers and Santa Fe Fuego. The South will be represented by the Austin Weirdos, Weimar Hormigas, Roswell Invaders and Alpine Cowboys.